Physiotherapist, Chennai

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I'm a caring, skilled professional, dedicated to simplifying what is often a very complicated and confusing area of health care....more

I'm a caring, skilled professional, dedicated to simplifying what is often a very complicated and confusing area of health care.

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Dr. Daniel is one of the best Physiotherapists in Shanthi Nagar, Chennai. You can visit him/her at Prathikshaa Rehab Centre in Shanthi Nagar, Chennai. You can book an instant appointment online with Dr. Daniel on Lybrate.com.

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Hi! Seems that you have injured yourself a lot. Ligament injury is graded into 3 degrees. 1st is complete tear of the ligament, which solution is Surgery. 2nd and 3rd grade injuries are partial tears which can be managed with immobilisation of the involved joint, no weight bearing, rest, Cold packs and definetely PHYSIOTHERAPY. No other alternative other than
exercises.
Meet an orthopaedician to the earliest.

Hello,
Thanks for your query. I am Dr Akshay from Fortis Hospital, New Delhi.
I can understand the severity of your pain.
Was MRI done of cervical spine ?
And can you send me the films?
What about Neck pain ?
We also need to r/o any vascular cause for it.
You can try anti-inflammatory medications for some time and then let me know.
Also TENS as a physiotherapy modality is useful if pain is neuropathic.
Kindly let me know if you have any issues.
Thanks & Regards
Dr Akshay
Email : akshaysaxena2004@yahoo.co.in

Keep a plant in air conditioner room and see what happens. Can any medicine improve the plant condition.
Health has factors unrelated to physical comfort. Be active be out to be healthy.
Some relief can happen with vit d suppliments.
Take action at the earliest before joint damage goes into disability.
Homeopathy improves the strength and health of each and every individual by its natural curative powers.

Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding on it. Spring beds, folding beds or thick matress are harmful
use no pillow under the head.
Do hot fomantation.
Paracetamol 250mg od & sos x 5days.
Caldikind plus 1tab od x10.
Do neck, back & general exercises.
It may have to be further investigated.
You will need other supportive medicines also.
Make sure you are not allergic to any of the medicines you are going to take.
If it does not give relief in 4-5days, contact me again. Do not ignore. It could be beginning of a serious problem.

1. Stay away from Dust and Pollution.
2. Increase your immunity, eat plenty of Fruits and vegetables.
3. Kee Hydrated. Drink plenty of water and soups.
4. Exercise - Make it a habit to exercise or run for 45 minutes daily. This will improve your immunity.
5. Green Tea - Drink green Tea and coffee , They contain flavnoids and will.improve your immunity.
6. Multivitamin - A good multivitamin of Antioxidants will also help you avoid cold and allergies .
7. Avoid eating outside food .
8. Handful of nuts like walnuts and almonds will improve your immunity to fight of the cold and allergies.
9. Maintain Healthy weight.
10. Yoga may also help in improving once immunity and inner strength.

Pain in legs is a common condition.
Do hot fomentation keep a pillow under the legs at night &/when resting.
Any way take
bio d3 max 1tab odx10days ibuprofen 200mg od & sos x 5days do knee exercises
it may have to be further investigated
make sure you are not allergic to any of the medicines you are going to take.

Check your blood for uric acid levels and avoid pickles and papads in your diet and apply crepe bandage over the ankle till full recovery and also take tablet folvite 5mg once a day for six months and vitamin d3 60000iu once a week for six months.

Joints pain are symbol of starting of gout which basic cause is uric acid deposition in the joints gap. It is advisable to take less protein diet have less meat, chicken, palak, paneer, tomatoes. And get your uric acid check. You must also do little excersise and take homoeopathic medicine. Rhus tox 200 twice a day for 7 days n then report me.

Hi I would like to answer your query.
There are numerous causes and conditions that produce pain in the knee joint. One of the commonest conditions that affects your age people is chondromalacia patellae (wear & tear in the cartilage of the kneecap & thigh bone) a detailed clinical examination & a few investigations are needed to establish a correct diagnosis of your problem. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance. You can also discuss your case and treatment plans with me in a greater detail in a private consultation.

hello Jafri, some tips for you
1) Do massage with warm sesame oil or suitable oil for 15 min., afterwards take hot fomentation for 10 min.
2) Start natural calcium supplement.
3) Do regular stretching exercise
4) In yoga DO BHUJANGASAN, HALASAN & SURYANAMASKAR.
This will give you relief in mild to moderate cases.
Give feedback after 7 days.
X ray or MRI of back is needed if pain continues consult with report if needed

Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding on it. Spring beds, folding beds or thick matress are harmful
use no pillow under the head.
Do hot fomantation.
Paracetamol 250mg od & sos x 5days.
Caldikind plus 1tab od x10. Do neck back knee & general exercises. It may have to be further investigated.
Make sure you are not allergic to any of the medicines you are going to take.
For emergency treatment contact your nearest hospital or family doctor.
If it does not give relief in 4-5days, contact me again.
Why not discuss with me in a video conference? (facility provided by lybrate. Com)

This could be due to lumbar spondylosis with nerve root compression.
Rule out diabetes & vit. D deficiency or any other metabolic disorder.
Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding on it.
Use no pillow under the head.
Any way take
paracetamol 250mg od & sos you will need other supportive medicines also.
Do back (spine) exercises
contact me again if need be.
Make sure you are not allergic to any of the medicines you are going to take
you may have to use lumbosacral support for some time.
Avoid painful act/activities.
Take medicines as prescribed
it may have to be further investigated.
Do reply back for private consultation and detailed treatment plan.

Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
Avoid bending in front.
Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down. Bring right leg up, hold for 3 seconds, bring it down. Then right leg up and hold for 3 seconds and bring it down. Repeat twice a day- 10 times.
Bhujang Asana – Lie flat on your stomach, keeping the palms out, bend the neck backward, take a deep breath and while holding it for 6 seconds, raise the chest up. Release breath and relax your body. Repeat the exercise 15 times twice daily.
Core Strengthening Exercises- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Back Stretching- lie flat, pull one of the knee forward to chest, hold for 3 seconds, then bring the other knee forward to the chest and again hold for 3 seconds. Then pull both knees towards the chest and hold for 3 seconds. Repeat 10 times each exercise twice a day.
Do the cat/cow stretch. Get on all fours, with your arms straight and your hands directly under your shoulders; your knees hip-width apart.

Do learn relaxation techniques and breathing exercises for headache and take vacuum physiotherapy treatment for pain relief for knee pain for 12 days followed by strengthening exercise from neuro physiotherapist best wishes.